VYP Partner Stories - Veterans Yoga Project

Veterans Yoga Project Formally Joins Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation’s Johnny Micheal Spann Ally Program

Veterans Yoga Project Formally Joins Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation’s Johnny Micheal Spann Ally ProgramAlliance will accelerate efforts to build the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. — April 7, 2026, Veterans Yoga Project announced that it has formally affiliated with the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation through its Johnny Micheal Spann Ally Program. Johnny Micheal “Mike” Spann was a CIA officer and former Marine who became the first…

Studio Spotlight: 18th Element Yoga

Studio Spotlight: 18th Element Yoga in Colorado Springs Written By: Abby Rosmarin Imagine working for 60 hours straight. Imagine being a yoga teacher and being part of something that goes on, without stopping, for 60 hours. This is what Lara of 18th Element Yoga does, every year, for Veterans Gratitude Week supporting Veterans Yoga Project. “We begin prior to sunrise on Friday and stay open teaching classes, running workshops and building a community until 30 minutes…

Partner Spotlight: Yoga Dana Foundation

Partner Spotlight: Yoga Dana Foundation Written By: Abby Rosmarin When some people think of yoga – particularly, those who practice yoga – they potentially imagine a svelte young woman, someone with enough of a disposable income (and disposable free time) to afford name-brand leggings, a fancy yoga mat, and the $150/month membership at the downtown yoga studio. While yoga can help people from all walks of life, yoga in its mainstream format is sometimes unattainable by…